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H497 TCG

1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,041 mi
Last recorded90,041 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series79,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH497 TCG
MakeLeyland Daf
Model400 Series
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,041 miles

o/s/f bumper support corroded

slight knock from front

Fail 22 Apr 2015 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f bumper support corroded

slight knock from front

Pass 4 May 2013 90,040 miles

aux belt slight cracking

front wipers smear slightly

slight transmition oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 90,040 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

no seats in bus at time of test been used as a van

under side of van rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2010 90,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

no seats in bus at time of test been used as a van

under side of van rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2008 90,040 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 15 May 2007 90,030 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 90,029 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Daf 400 Series?

Based on 2,361 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
1,212
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
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H497 TCG is a 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 79,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Daf 400 Series fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H497 TCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Daf 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Leyland Daf 400 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H497 TCG registered?

H497 TCG is a 1990 Leyland Daf 400 Series, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H497 TCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H497 TCG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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